2009 Honda Civic Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 396 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,094miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the equipment of the 2009 Honda Civic, 2% of the 396 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,094 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The air conditioner on my brand new 2009 Honda Civic stopped working. When I got it serviced, they said it was a hole in the condenser. This is not covered under the warranty when it should be.”
NHTSA complaint #10261034, filed 2009-03, 5,500 miles“After putting 19,111 highway mileage on my 2009 Honda Civic dx, I was told by my Honda dealer that I needed new front brakes. I did as I was told, and purchased my brakes for $226.39. This repair was done in august of 2010. 8 months later at 34,189 miles, I was told that I needed new front brakes again. I was furious and upset, because I recently got my brakes replaced. I made a complain to the store manager, and he was not helpful at all. I ended up paying another $229 to replace the front brakes. I was also told that my front rotors were worn out as a result of my bad brake pads. …”
NHTSA complaint #10395572, filed 2011-04, 34,189 miles“2009 Honda Civic hybrid. Consumer states air condition failure and problem with indicator lights the dealer informed the consumer that rodents eating acorns had dropped the shells into the air conditioner intake. The consumer also stated the park and drive light illuminated. The park light was steady, while the drive light blinked on and off. The consumer shut the vehicle off. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where they determined a rodent had damaged a cable. …”
NHTSA complaint #10424809, filed 2011-09, 25,448 miles“Hello, I have a 2009 Honda Civic. Evry time I drive it for more then an hour or so, the gear shift base where the n,rf etc is written, gets hot. Also, the instrument panel where the cd player is gets really hot. The dealer tells me it is ok, there is no problem. I find it hard to believe as I don't want to be on the hwy with my family and the car catches on fir or something. How could this be normal. Please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10308399, filed 2010-02“The contact owns a 2009 Honda Civic. The contact turned on the air conditioner but only warm air would blow through the vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told the condenser under the vehicle was dented and punctured. The contact was also told that the hoses were disconnected and leaking fluids. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown. Updated 6/8/11 the repair informed the consumer something may have hit the AC unit. Updated 06/16/11”
NHTSA complaint #10397497, filed 2011-04, 34,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10206994Jan 29, 2022ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover"…
- 10118515Sep 19, 2017Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper…
- 10115839Aug 17, 2017Dealer message - Beginning August 29, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will require proper engine…
- 10100421Nov 22, 2016Service bulletin - navigation system information.
- 10086306Sep 7, 2016Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment…
- 10086291Sep 7, 2016Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086288Aug 29, 2016Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their…
- 10086381Aug 23, 2016Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086308Aug 23, 2016Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
- 10086302Aug 21, 2016Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 3 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 18 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 1% |
| 2006 | 33 | 2% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 12 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 13 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 10 | 3% |
| 1995 | 14 | 7% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2009 Honda Civic
95 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsSuspension
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsTires
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
17 complaintsSteering
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Honda Civic
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology